Best Smart Textiles Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 25. Turning Agri Waste to Cellulose Fibre, High-Tech Naturalism and the Making of a Fashion Scientist with Amanda Parkes 1:44:38

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In this episode, host Mili Tharakan, dives deep into the extraordinary mind and career of Amanda Parkes—a true pioneer at the intersection of science, fashion, and engineering. Amanda has consistently challenged boundaries and redefined what’s possible in textiles and sustainability. Amanda Parkes is a renowned fashion scientist with more than 20 y…

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Episode 542 - Building Textile Sensors With ASC’s Raymond King

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By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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Professor Abbie Liel: Preparing Your Home for a Natural Disaster | On the House #84 57:36

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Natural disasters can strike without warning, but being prepared can make all the difference in protecting your home and keeping the family safe. In this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults professional engineer Professor Abbie Liel on what it takes to ready the household with extre…

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Episode 541 - "Live" from CEDIA 2025

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On this week's show: LIVE from the CEDIA Expo show floor! We check out Aqara's new announcements, Crestron gets some new keypads, Bond has a wet remote, Josh.ai updates, Savant gets under cabinet lighting?, Unifi dives into AV with a new video distribution system, eero drops a few new products, Phillips drops a few more new products, Samsung SmartT…

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Dr. Sing d’Arcy: What to Consider When Purchasing a Historic Home | On the House #83 1:09:03

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Calling a piece of history your home offers charm and allure, but it certainly has its challenges. In this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews architecture educator Dr. Sing d’Arcy on what it takes to maintain a historic home. Currently based at the University of New South Wales i…

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Episode 540 - GOAT or BOAT?

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On this week's show:By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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Episode 539 - Monitoring Canadian Water

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On this week's show: CEDIA is gearing up and there are a few new companies to check out, Zooz has a new siren, AirGradient joins the Home Assistant fold, Google Home gets Gemini, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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Reviving a Forgotten Luxury Watch Brand | Fashion Made S4E11 39:08

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Daniele Campagnano, CEO of Trematic Watch Co., joins us live from the PI Apparel Europe 2025 recording studio in Milan, Lake Maggiore. In this episode of the Fashion Made Podcast, Daniele shares the story of reviving Trematic after 50 years of dormancy, building a heritage-driven luxury brand, and navigating today’s watch industry. From family insp…

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Episode 538 - Farmer TJ's Corn Eatin' Squirrels

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On this week's show: CES 2026 is right around the corner, AI is a bubble, Home Assistant makes a better paper towel holder, new kit from SMLight, Apollo, SMLight, and Ring, DJI jumps into the robot vacuum game, Sonos still has problems, Amazon kills some skills, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!…

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Emma Peters: Textile Waste’s Environmental Cost | On the House #82 50:42

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Each year, millions of tons of household textiles end up in landfills, from rugs and carpets, to bedding and linens. So, in this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews textile practitioner Emma Peters on the environmental impact of household textile waste, and how we can reduce it. W…

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Ep 24. Medicine-Embedded Textiles: Reimagining Fabric for Pain Relief and Healing with Bradley Seese 1:04:29

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In this episode, host Mili speaks with Bradley Seese,(“The Yarn Geek”), VP of Operations at Clothing 2.0 and a lifelong textile innovator and technical visionary, about the future of medicine-embedded textiles. Learn how Clothing 2.0 is infusing active ingredients like capsaicin (the spicy compound in chili peppers) into yarns to create health-prom…

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Episode 537 - The Automated_House's Jimmy Hawkins

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On this week's show: We sit down with smart home content creator Jimmy Hawkins who is the brain behind Automated_House to discuss social media, the smart home, and more. Sonos has a new CEO, coincidentally, we also have a new song, Ring denies a data breach, FutureHome is asking for money, Aqara Matters more, a pick of the week, project updates, an…

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Dr. George Mihaylov: Household Finance — Credit, Superannuation, and Budgeting | On the House #81 59:30

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From budgeting for daily expenses to planning for retirement, making smart financial decisions can help your household thrive and avoid common financial pitfalls. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by finance lecturer Dr. George Mihaylov to break down the essentials of house…

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Episode 536 - Only Fans Projects

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On this week's show: Aqara was looking for beta testers and pro installers, Unifi wants to get sued by Sonos, Reolink launches nice 360 camera, Ring is teaming up with the police (again), and Hunter Douglas starts to Matter. All of this, a pick of the week, letters from the mailbag, project updates, and so much more!…

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Episode 535 - What’s New at Navimow with Wayne Kreifels

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On this week's show: We catch up with Wayne Kreifels, GM/VP for Segway Navimow North America, to find out what's new at Navimow, discuss Belkin backing out, Sonos doing good things, Ikea moving away from Sonos, Shelly gets Zwave LR, Homey can now clone 433Mhz devices, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!…

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🌱 Ep 23. Stitching together South American Folklore, Migration and Community with Jennifer Droguett Espinosa (x Fashion District) 1:08:23

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Special episode by No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili speaks with Jennifer Droguett Espinosa, a Colombian and Chilean Sustainable Fashion Designer and Creative Director, and the founder of Anciela. Jennifer shares how her early experiences with migration, identity, and upcycling shaped her personal …

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Episode 534 - An “Iron Dome” For Mosquitoes

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On this week's show: Samsung adds natural language programming while Pro systems lag further behind, KEF makes something with Nothing, IKEA now Matters, and UniFi announces a decent NAS drive update. Plus, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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Episode 533 - Alien Lamps

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On this week's show: Rogers brings Wi-Fi 7 to Canada while in the US, a Senate bill could take it away, Ring adds AI video descriptions, and Gentex wants to keep your home safe with a smarter smoke alarm. Ubiquiti drops new dome cams, and SwitchBot teams up with Home Assistant. Plus, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!…

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Episode 532 - What's the Temperature in Thepool, Africa?

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On this week's show: Amazon hits one million Alexa Plus users, Homey introduces Device Groups, Apple doubles down on Matter and energy management, and Philips Hue unveils yet another overpriced button. Plus, we check out Ubiquiti’s Protect 6.0 and a barking dog deterrent earns Pick of the Week. All that, project updates, and so much more!…

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Is Circularity Just a Buzzword in Fashion? | Fashion Made S4E10 12:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Tabea van Lier to explore the realities behind fashion’s circularity claims. From merch overproduction to fiber recovery and sustainability fatigue, Tabea shares candid insights on what’s working—and what’s just greenwashing.By PI Apparel

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Is AI Helping to Create Fashions Operating System? | Fashion Made S4E9 22:03

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In this episode of Fashion Made, we’re joined by Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of VIZCOM, live in front of an audience at PI Apparel Europe in Lake Maggiore, Milan. Jordan shares his unconventional journey from automotive design to fashion innovation, and how AI is reshaping the creative process. From accelerating workflows to democratizing desig…

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Leah Giblin: Laundry Tips for Every Fabric Type | On the House #80 45:21

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Our wardrobes are a collection of diverse textiles, each with its own unique care requirements. From delicate silks to durable denim, understanding the specific needs of different fabrics is vital for ensuring the longevity of our clothing. In this episode, host Sarah Stancombe is joined by guest Leah Giblin to explore the world of fabric-specific …

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Episode 531 - Let's PoE the World

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On this week's show: Blink announces updates, Aoetec has a new Z-Stick Pro, FX Luminaire teams with Rachio, Philips Hue has another expensive light, Seth reviews the “AI” Horn from Ubiquity, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District) 39:53

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Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of c…

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Episode 530 - A Community Day Success

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On this week's show: Home Assistant Community Day is a success! Switchbot has a new lock that looks at you, Tapo has a $70 budget smart lock, Google adds AI to APIs, TCL TVs get better audio support, myQ adds a video doorbell, Apollo Automation launches a new POE powered mmWave Sensor, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!…

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Protecting the Creative Environment During Periods of Technological Growth | Fashion Made S4E8 18:15

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In this special live episode of Fashion Made, recorded in front of a studio audience at Lake Maggiore, Italy, Rana Sidahmed, VP of Creative + Marketing at Avery Dennison, joins host Stephen Downey from PI Apparel for an insightful conversation on creativity, innovation, and the role of AI in fashion.…

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Paul Freedman: Why Menus Matter in Household Life | On the House #79 52:09

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From vintage restaurant menus to modern takeout flyers, menus can serve as inspiration for meal planning. This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews food history expert Paul Freedman to explore the fascinating world of food documentation. Specializing in a variety of subjects — from me…

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Episode 529 - Gavin Needs a Pergola

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On this week's show: Getting ready for Home Assistant Community Day, Amazon still claims Alexa Plus is real, Aqara launches a voice assistant device, WiiM’s new kit, a few “interesting” outdoor lighting options from Nanoleaf and Govee, Lock Talk is back with lasers! Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!…

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🌱 Ep 21: Circular Fashion in Action: Insights From Luxury to Highstreet Brands with Laetitia Forst, Patrick McDowell and Philippa Grogan (x Fashion District) 1:13:01

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In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili Tharakan is joined by three pioneering voices in sustainable fashion and textiles: Dr. Laetitia Forst (University of the Arts London), Patrick McDowell (designer and founder of Patrick McDowell), and Philippa “Philly” Grogan (Sustainability Manager at Nobody’s Child). Together, they break down the jar…

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Episode 528 - The Best Home Assistant Meetups

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It’s Home Assistant Community Day Season! Meet up with TJ or Gavin on May 24th in Ohio or Ontario. On this week's show: WiiM is on the AppleTV, Sonos gets AI, Samsung buys more receivers, Matter gets an update, letters from the mailbag, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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Why Smart Merchandising Still Wins in an Uncertain World | Fashion Made S4E7 27:55

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In this episode, Kiera Ganann, SVP/Global GM Ralph Lauren Sleepwear & Intimates at Delta Galil, shares what it takes to lead merchandising for fashion's most iconic brands. With over 20 years at the intersection of creativity and commerce, Kiera unpacks why smart merchandising wins in uncertain times - from AI's growing role and evolving consumer e…

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Episode 527 - A New Birdwatching Hobby

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It’s Home Assistant Community Day Season! Meet up with TJ or Gavin on May 24th in Ohio or Ontario. On this week's show: Ecowitt launches an inexpensive shut off valve with flow meter, Unifi announces new cameras, Sonos and IKEA are breaking up, Ring wants you to watch birds, Amazon Alexa+ is out, Gavin and Seth’s Navimow lawnmower first impressions…

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Dr. Rebecca Luong: Navigating Nutrition Labels — Groceries for Healthier Household | On the House | #78 44:41

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In today’s world, there are countless products vying for our attention on supermarket shelves, and it can be very daunting trying to wrap our minds around all the nutritional labels. Many people are trying to make more conscious decisions about what they put in their body, and how their consumption impacts the environment, but are struggling with t…

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Episode 526 - 99 Cameras and a Doorbell Ain't One

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On this week's show: Yale has a new lock with easy integration with ADT systems, Google kills 1st and 2nd gen Nest devices, Aqara releases a few new products, Wiz shows off a new HDMI TV light, light bulb cameras are a thing, Roku has new cameras, Eve joins Home Assistant, letters from the mailbag, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much m…

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Episode 525 - Tariff Talk with Zooz's Agnes Lorenz

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On this week's show: We’re starting off conversations with various manufacturers and businesses within the industry about tariffs with Zooz VP Agnes Lorenz. Max pricing is going up for people who share passwords, Josh.ai celebrates 10 years with a special edition controller, Reolink joins works with Home Assistant, a retro pick of the week, project…

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Sue Maree: Household Closet Detox — Streamline, Repurpose, and Sustain | On the House #77 48:18

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Did you know that only 20% of the clothes in the average person’s closet are worn on a regular basis? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults fashion consultant Sue Maree for advice on decluttering that 80% of the closet that we don’t reach for, and how to sustain an organized closet.…

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Episode 524 - Gavin Reviews the Sonos Ace

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On this week's show: Gavin takes a pair of Sonos Ace Headphones for a test drive, TJ get's his fun fixed, a pick of the week, project updates, a HomeTech headline, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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What If the Factory Was Next Door? With Elias Stahl | Fashion Made S4E6 32:12

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In this episode, Elias Stahl, founder of Hilos, shares his bold vision for reshaping the footwear industry through sustainable, on-demand manufacturing. Speaking from the heart of Portland’s Old Town, Elias explains how his work with Hilos and the development of the "Made in Old Town" manufacturing innovation campus is breathing new life into Ameri…

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Episode 523 - Risky Clickin'

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On this week's show: Tariffs are a causing havoc on pricing, and then may not? The rich want “dumb” homes more than smart homes, Aqara adds the Matter for 50 device types, SmartThings gets Matter 1.4, Eufy has some interesting spring announcements, Samsung releases a BB8 style robot, Sonos drops prices, Z-wave isn’t dead for real this time, a pick …

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Dr. Muhammad Ali: Smart Composting — Exploring Technology for Home Sustainability | On the House #76 51:34

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Can technology revolutionize how we manage waste and sustainability at home? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults materials and environmental innovation Dr. Muhammad Ali to learn more. Based at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, Dr. Muhammad Ali teaches subjects su…

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Episode 522 - I was Renting a Water Heater

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On this week's show: Aqara updates the G5 Pro based on customer feedback, Logitech starts to stop supporting some Harmony remotes, Alexa+ is out but only for a select few, Yale releases an ugly lock, Samsung wants to text you on your vacuum cleaner, Gavin tests out HomeyPro, a pick of the week, letters from the mailbag, and so much more!…

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🌱 Ep 20. Ecosystem Builders Transforming Fashion from the Inside Out with Amy Tsang, Georgia Parker and Helen Lax (x Fashion District) 1:12:00

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Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District Guests: Amy Tsang, Head of Europe at The Mills Fabrica Georgia Parker, Innovation Team at Fashion for Good Helen Lax, Director of Fashion District London This is the 5th in a series of episodes in collaboration with Fashion District - a dynamic hub for fashion innovation in East London, connecti…

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Episode 521 - Gavin's Stolen Car

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One this weeks show: Rachio releases a smart outdoor lighting transformer that Matters, UniFi launches more products, Switchbot announces integrations with Home Assistant, Wiim has a new 100W amp, Plex raises prices, SAVI Controls and Oliver IQ merge, Netflix offering HDR10+, a pick of the week, project updates, and Gavin's tale of how his technolo…

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Janneke Blijlevens: Smart Shopping and Money Management for Your Household | On the House #75 53:57

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Ever feel like your money disappears before the month ends? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews marketing lecturer Janneke Blijlevens on what smart shopping can do for the monthly household budget. A senior lecturer in marketing at RMIT University, Janneke Blijlevens is the foun…

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Episode 520 - Reversible Socks with AI

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On this week's show: Two weeks of news from all around the industry including updates from Amazon, Google, Sonos, iRobot, Josh.ai, IKEA, Home Assistant, and more! We also take a few moments to answer questions from the mailbag, review a few open projects, and turn our socks right-side out. All this and so much more on this week's HomeTech!…

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Sanne Schoenmaker on Why Fashion Needs More Engineers Than Influencers | Fashion Made S4E5 45:01

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In this episode of FASHION MADE, we talk with Sanne Schoenmaker, co-founder of Tech Tailors, about automation in pattern making, sustainability, and the future of tech talent in fashion. Don't miss this insightful conversation!By PI Apparel

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Ep 19. Now and the Future of Smart Textiles with Victoria Nickerson 49:44

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In this special episode of No Ordinary Cloth, we're joined by Victoria, the Material Innovation Lead at the World Textile Information Network (WTIN). Victoria shares her insights on the rapidly evolving field of smart textiles, highlighting key innovations and challenges in this industry. We discuss how smart textiles are bridging the gap between t…

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Judith Weis: Unraveling Microplastics in Laundry and Their Environmental Impact | On the House #74 44:52

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When it comes to the environment, aviation, fast fashion, and food waste typically join the usual suspects in conversations, but less frequently discussed are the effects of the average laundry routine. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults biological sciences professor Judith W…

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Episode 519 - RELEASE THE ACCESS POINTS!

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On this week's show: People want OLED and big TVs, Abode is now on AppleTV, Switchbot launches shades, Ubiquiti has a number of new WiFi 7 products, ThirdReality has a mmWave sensor, we answer a few letters from listeners, project updates, and so much more!By Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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AI, Trade Wars & Supply Chain Resilience with Nick Vyas | Fashion Made S4E4 32:19

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Nick Vyas, Executive Director at USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, explores how AI, blockchain, and new regulations are reshaping global trade. From eliminating inefficiencies to combating counterfeits in fashion, this is a must-listen for anyone in fashion tech & innovation.…